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By: Nevárez H.R. No. 1046
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Brewster County are gathering in
Austin on March 22, 2017, to celebrate Brewster County Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas,
Brewster County is the largest county in the state, nearly as large
as the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island put together; its
striking landscape includes mountains, desert, grasslands, and
forest, which are rich with a variety of wildlife; and
WHEREAS, The rugged terrain discouraged permanent settlement
until after the Civil War, when the arrival of the railroad and the
presence of the U.S. Army and the Texas Rangers enabled the rise of
cattle ranching; Brewster County was established in 1887, after the
discovery of mercury in 1884 touched off a mining boom, and by the
early 20th century, the Chisos Mining Company was producing 20
percent of the mercury in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Today, the cattle industry, education, and tourism
are essential to the county's economy and culture; located in the
county seat of Alpine, Sul Ross State University offers students a
wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as a
low student-to-teacher ratio; Big Bend National Park features
spectacular mountain, desert, and riverine landscapes and attracts
up to 350,000 visitors a year, and the Terlingua International
Championship Chili Cookoff, which is held every November, draws
competitors from across the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, The people of Brewster County take great pride in
their region's abundant natural beauty and fascinating history, and
it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique contributions to
the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 22, 2017, as Brewster County Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.